Exploration

Multiple Choice

Why was trade with Asia significant for European merchants during the time of Marco Polo?

• It allowed them to explore new lands.

• It provided access to valuable goods for profit.

• It helped them spread religion.

• It enabled them to conquer new territories.

Open Ended

What types of items were brought to Europe from Asia?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reason Europeans explored new trade routes to Asia?

• To become wealthier

• To share their religion

• To have a larger empire

• To escape from Europe

Open Ended

What were the reasons for European exploration?

Fill in the Blanks

Spices were rare in Europe and were considered

to the preservation of food.

Open Ended

What did Columbus hope to achieve by traveling to India and China?

Open Ended

What did Columbus discover?

Multiple Choice

Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

Fill in the Blanks

Spain controlled much of North and South America and called this territory

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Columbian Exchange?

• Introduction of new foods to Europe

• Spread of diseases to Native Americans

• Discovery of gold in Asia

• Horses helping Natives hunt animals

Open Ended

How was the Columbian Exchange both helpful and hurtful to those involved?

Open Ended

What was the Columbian Exchange?

Multiple Choice

Marco Polo traveled to Asia around 1300 to bring back items to Europe. Which of the following was NOT one of the items he returned with?

• Salt

• Spices

• Silks

• Tea